Description
Experience the rich flavors of classic Italian meatballs with this easy recipe that combines beef and turkey bacon for a delicious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound turkey bacon, finely chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish and finish cooking in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning to the meat mixture.
- Serve with your favorite marinara sauce and pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Classic Italian Meatballs, Beef and Turkey Bacon Recipe